6 Year Old Boys, Found "Being Curious with Eachother"

I would ask how they got the idea for that kind of play. I would not imply that there is anything wrong or shocking about what they are doing... but I would ask where they got the idea, and why they wanted to do that.

I think to some extent, curiosity like that is totally normal. But they really should not know about being on top of each other or kissing at that age... so somewhere along the line, they saw something or heard something. I would try in a very nonchalant way to find out where. Then you can explain that ADULTS who are in love do these things with each other, and it's how they show each other that they love each other. And ask him if he has any questions. By avoiding the subject or talking around it, you are only leaving room for curiosity and experimentation. So as hard as it is, you have to address it head on.

There are books out there, I am sure, for this kind of discussion. Maybe it would help if Dad talked to him about it. I am sure he gets erections and is at an age where he is wondering about why??? So Dad can explain all of that stuff. But, if Dad isn't willing... then it falls on you, mom. I know it's awkward, but you need to talk about it and take the mystery out of it so he doesn't feel the need to experiment and find out on his own.

Some may say this is normal behavior but I disagree. Yes, our bodies should not be looked upon as dirty but we do need to say what is correct behavior and what is not.
My option is that his father should sit down and talk to him man to young man. He should has him if he has any questions. His father should discuss with him when it is correct to be naked and when it is not.
Private parts of both men and women probably have been brought up in discussions at school. And they were curious but I still think that his father should talk to him, with out his present wife around.

S.,
I have a 6 year old boy as well, and I would be a little disturbed by this as well. I quess when it is just the two of you, I would try to get him to talk about it. Just to find out who's idea it was etc. and to let him know that you are aware of it happening. Six years old just seems a little too young to be curious about sexual feelings/situations but maybe I am wrong. If it was me, I would make sure he knows that you are not angry about it before you ask him any questions. Then, after you talk, if it was me, I would also make sure to tell him that it is not appropriate behavior until he is an adult, but make sure he knows he can always talk to you about things/people that make him feel uncomfortable. It really makes you wonder if the two boys were witness to something to get the idea(actual events, TV etc.). I quess that is why I would want to question my son. It is such a touchy thing that you do not expect to have to do at such a young age. I am sure he is embarassed and confused about it all. I also question punishing them for it. I would ask your son's father and his wife to make sure to keep a close eye on them and I quess I would not feel comfortable letting them sleep in the same bed or anything just to discourage any further incidents. I would definitely want to find out if the other boy is the one who initiated this behavior. Good Luck!

i think it can be very normal behavior. I also think that it could be a sign that one of the children may have been abused. not comforting I know and I cant imagine what you are going through. I would just be VERY calm when your child returns. And make sure you explain to him that everyone has private parts. Girls are different than boys and the basics. I would also explain to him that those parts belong to him and no one should be looking at them of touching them but him, unless he is hurt and has to go to the doctor to have the doctor check them. I am sure this is nothing more than boys being boys and being curious as to why sometimes there penises do odd things. But the time they were caught on each other seems to be them acting out something they saw. Again normal and just needs to be dealt with. They just dont understand it all and you dont want him to think that its wrong what they saw or how they feel. I would go over the basics of the body parts and if your child asks more questions then give him more answers. In this day and age it is very possible he has heard of sex and has been misinformed and you need to make sure he knows the correct info. Good luck and I do not look forward to that age at all!